Essential Oil Details
Introduction
Cymbopogon winterianus (Family: Poaceae), is believed to be native of Indonesia. It is a perennial ,,ulti-crop of industrial importance, cultivated in parts of tropical and subtropical areas of Asia, Africa and America. Suitable for north India plains; oil yield 243 kg/ha/year.
Other Details
Essential oil is used as insect repellant preparation, soap, perfumery & cosmetic industries.
Reference
1. Patra, NK, Kumar, B. 2005. Improved varieties and genetic research in medicinal and aromatic plants (MAPs). In Proceedings of second national Interactive Meet on Medicinal & Aromatic Plants: 53-61.
2. Chagonda, Lameck S., Christopher Makanda, and Jean-Claude Chalchat. "Essential oils of cultivated Cymbopogon winterianus (Jowitt) and of C. citratus (DC)(Stapf) from Zimbabwe." Journal of Essential Oil Research 12.4 (2000): 478-480.
Major Compound Details
| Serial No. | Compound Name | Compound Percentage(%) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Citronella | 39.0 |
| 2 | Geraniol | 28.0 |
Minor Compound Details
| Serial No. | Compound Name | Compound Percentage(%) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Citronellyl Acetate | 3.2 |
| 2 | Delta-Cadinene | 3.0 |
| 3 | Limonene | 2.9 |
| 4 | Alpha-Terpineol | 2.1 |
| 5 | Elemol | 1.8 |
| 6 | Germacrene D | 1.5 |
| 7 | Isocaryophyllene Oxide | 0.7 |
| 8 | Myrcene | 0.1 |
| 9 | Nerol | 0.2 |
| 10 | P-Cymene | 0.1 |
| 11 | 1,8-Cineole | 0.1 |
| 12 | Beta-Caryophyllene | 0.2 |
| 13 | Bicyclogermacrene | 0.4 |
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